Roberto Bonilla

Directing

Roberto Bonilla

Place of birth

Peru

Known for

Directing

Credits

23 titles

Roberto Bonilla is an outstanding director and screenwriter who, under the Cinema Law 19327, made short documentaries, animation and fiction films with Industria Andina de Cine and other companies for 9 years, filmed in 16mm and 35mm. His cinematographic work depicts what it was like to make films in Peru between the eighties and nineties, and constitutes a significant contribution to the audiovisual heritage and the history of Peruvian cinema; becoming pieces of memory of history, culture and idiosyncrasy of Peruvian society.

Known for

Behind the camera

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A theater actress reminisces about her professional life, her family life, her childhood, her glory, now that she has reached old age.

Homenaje

1988

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A girl switches roles at home, on the street, and at work.

La Máscara

1990

Cañabrava Cañadulce poster
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An irrigator in northern Peru transforms sugarcane into sweet cane, inspired by the poetic narration 'Hay Sí, Santiago Paisi' by César Calvo

Cañabrava Cañadulce

1980

Cañabrava Cañadulce poster
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An irrigator in northern Peru transforms sugarcane into sweet cane, inspired by the poetic narration 'Hay Sí, Santiago Paisi' by César Calvo

Cañabrava Cañadulce

1980

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Archaeological activity at Huaca Rajada and the discovery of the tomb of the Lord of Sipán.

Soberano Mochica

1990

Al toque de queda poster
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A curfew under the threat of the terrorist group Sendero Luminoso triggers a night full of humor and surprises for the protagonist of this story

Al toque de queda

1989

Al toque de queda poster
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A curfew under the threat of the terrorist group Sendero Luminoso triggers a night full of humor and surprises for the protagonist of this story

Al toque de queda

1989

¡Nunca más, lo juro! poster
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Maritza, a young policewoman, falls in love with Marco, who trades in clandestinely extracted archeological pieces. But Lieutenant Eduardo, Maritza's boss, is attracted to her.

¡Nunca más, lo juro!

1992

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Maritza, a young policewoman, falls in love with Marco, who trades in clandestinely extracted archeological pieces. But Lieutenant Eduardo, Maritza's boss, is attracted to her.

¡Nunca más, lo juro!

1992

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A family camping on the beach, the daughter finds a chest that transports her, then they all disappear.

El Cofre

1991

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Christopher is a temperamental and romantic young man, but his love is a love to the death.

Cristóbal

1989

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The affectionate relationship that a grandfather and his granddaughter have for the family's old car.

Baladas Musicales: Perejil

1990

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Regarding the Q’ollas delivered to the production activity in the countryside and the city.

Q'ollas

1987

Es Amador poster
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To the rhythm of violin and cajón, the documentary shows part of the life of Afro-Peruvian musician and zapateador Amador Ballumbrosio, known by his friends as Champita

Es Amador

1978

Es Amador poster
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To the rhythm of violin and cajón, the documentary shows part of the life of Afro-Peruvian musician and zapateador Amador Ballumbrosio, known by his friends as Champita

Es Amador

1978

Lazeros poster
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In Úcupe, Chiclayo, the horsemen had the custom of going out to capture wild donkeys that came down from the highlands to the coast in search of fresh pasture. Master Urita made the leather lassoes, while Jaime Rivas, the outstanding lazerote, led the patrol together with Segundo Rivera, the fastest amarrador in the world.

Lazeros

1990

Lazeros poster
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In Úcupe, Chiclayo, the horsemen had the custom of going out to capture wild donkeys that came down from the highlands to the coast in search of fresh pasture. Master Urita made the leather lassoes, while Jaime Rivas, the outstanding lazerote, led the patrol together with Segundo Rivera, the fastest amarrador in the world.

Lazeros

1990

El tercer sueño poster
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On a deserted beach, two 17th century gentlemen duel for the honor of a beautiful 20th century woman.

El tercer sueño

1987

El tercer sueño poster
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On a deserted beach, two 17th century gentlemen duel for the honor of a beautiful 20th century woman.

El tercer sueño

1987

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Sailing sport on Lake Titicaca.

Velas en el Titicaca

1986

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About the legend of Manco Cápac and Mama Ocllo who emerge from the waters of Lake Titicaca and seek the place to found the empire.

Templos del Altiplano

1987

PM López poster
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Short film that, with black humor, depicts life as a reality TV show.

PM López

1999

PM López poster
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Short film that, with black humor, depicts life as a reality TV show.

PM López

1999